# Avenza Maps vs Maptrails

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Maptrails at 86% against Avenza Maps's 52%. Maptrails also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Avenza Maps's advantage is ratings volume (127K vs 7) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Avenza Maps sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $32.99 per year and Maptrails sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Maptrails holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avenza Maps has 127K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Avenza Maps's written reviews are positive against 86% of Maptrails's.

Avenza Maps ships an update every 2 months, Maptrails every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avenza Maps | Maptrails |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (127K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avenza-maps-offline-mapping/id388424049/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maptrails/id1524211335/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **127K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 52.3% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 334 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Avenza Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/387212805) | [Pasi Salenius](https://appshunter.io/developer/443823972) |

## What reviewers say

### Avenza Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avenza-maps-offline-mapping/id388424049)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Navigation, #55 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate any terrain with offline GPS maps, even without cell service. Explore a vast Map Store for hiking, biking, and travel, or import your own custom maps. Record tracks, add notes, and identify your location precisely.

**Highlights:** Offline GPS navigation, Real-time GPS position and direction, Record GPS tracks, Add photos and notes to locations, Import custom maps, Map Store with professional maps

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Avenza Maps Plus | $32.99 | per year |
| Avenza Maps Plus | $34.99 | per year |
| Avenza Maps Pro | $169.99 | per year |
| Forest Service Topo Product | $0.99 | one-time |
| Garmin Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| BaseImage, LLC Map Product | $0.99 | one-time |
| Western Michigan University Map Product | $2.99 | one-time |
| US Forest Service R5 Map Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| US Forest Service R6 Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| Map the Xperience Map Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| US Forest Service R2 Map Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| US Forest Service R4 Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| National Geographic Map Product | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🗺️ Accurate GPS tracking
- 📥 Offline maps
- 💾 Ability to download maps
- 🗺️ Detailed topographic maps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 🗺️ Inaccurate map placement
- 💰 Expensive maps
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🤔 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Maps disappearing after updates
- Airdrop functionality issues
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to stitch/overlay multiple maps
- Apple CarPlay integration
- Improved map search and discovery
- Easier map management and organization
- Ability to export/share recorded tracks


### Maptrails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maptrails/id1524211335)

Navigate the outdoors with a feature-rich map browser for hiking, hunting, and orienteering. Plan routes, measure distances, draw paths, and access various map styles. Offline map downloads and weather forecasts enhance your adventures.

**Highlights:** Offline map downloads, Distance measurement and path drawing, Topographic, nautical, and aerial maps, Map marker syncing via iCloud, Weather forecasts, GPX file import/export, Health app integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maptrails Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Avenza Maps free?

Avenza Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Maptrails free?

Maptrails is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Avenza Maps or Maptrails?

Maptrails is rated higher. Avenza Maps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 127K ratings, while Maptrails averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Avenza Maps or Maptrails have ads?

Neither Avenza Maps nor Maptrails shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Avenza Maps or Maptrails?

Avenza Maps ships an update every 2 months, and Maptrails every 9 days. Most recently, Avenza Maps was updated on September 26, 2026 and Maptrails on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*